Tradeworker Journey- Locksmith

Tradeworker Journey
- Locksmith

Portsmouth Public Schools Auxiliary Services - Portsmouth, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5412647

Final date to receive applications: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Apr 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: TRADEWORKER JOURNEY-LOCKSMITH

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

OVERTIME STATUS : NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 114

JOB SUMMARY:

The Locksmith performs journeyman level locksmith work requiring expertise in installing, maintaining and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortis and rim, and reload cylinders, as well as replaces and repairs panic hardware, door closures, ADA openers, locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers. The Locksmith cuts new or replacement keys, picks locks for which keys have been lost or broken and makes repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions.

The Locksmith also maintains an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment, monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority, and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs skilled locksmith work by installing, maintaining and repairing different types of building locks including cylindrical, unit, mortis and rim, and reload cylinders; cutting new or replacement keys for authorized personnel as requested on Key Request forms; repairing locks on desks, file cabinets, display cases, and similar containers; picking locks for which keys have been lost; repairing or replacing door closure panic hardware or ADA openers;
  
  and making emergency repairs of locks as required under emergency conditions.
• Assists in maintaining Master Key Systems for School Division security by keeping accurate records of hardware changes and new lock installations in each building, and repairing, maintaining and reloading cylinders for locks in the master key system.
• Provides assistance as required during renovation of existing or construction of new facilities by determining the requirements for locking devices and systems from blueprints, schematics or sketches, making recommendations for such systems based upon knowledge of available products, and installing or monitoring the installation of locking devices or systems on renovated or newly constructed facilities.
• Determines established applicable hardware specifications for locks and locking devices by interpreting hardware schedules, blueprints, plans, sketches, work orders, etc.
• Ensures that an adequate and appropriate stock of locksmith supplies and equipment is available for use by maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment including key blanks, lock parts, levers and springs, knobs and cylinders, preparing requisitions for replacements items as necessary, and storing the supplies and equipment in a secure storage facility.
• Where applicable, maintains a coded log of padlocks and records key numbers and associated locks for all school locations and changes lock combinations as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Performs other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a general mechanical ability; skills in the use of hand tools and equipment associated with the blacksmithing and associated hardware; requires the ability to interpret plans and blueprints and to understand hardware schedules, and good oral and written communication skills. Computer literacy is required. Requires the use of small hand and power tools. Requires the ability to lift and/or transport supplies, equipment, and machinery weighing up to twenty-five pounds on a frequent basis and up to fifty pounds on an occasional basis;

requires frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis, including climbing stairs in all University buildings. Must be able to work second shift as required. Second shift may be permanent shift

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance supervisor. This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions;

vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length,…